Located at the Anaheim GardenWalk plaza on the corner of Katella and Clementine, just a few blocks from the Convention Center. Please contact Sally Ma (email to sallyma16 [at] gmail [dot] com) if you are attending. See you there!

==Sessions of Interest==

==Sessions of Interest==

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===Saturday, June 28===

===Saturday, June 28===

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'''Leaders Wanted: Is an LIS Doctoral Program Right for You?'''

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'''Leaders Wanted: Is an LIS Doctoral Program Right for You?'''<br>

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Panel Discussion: 10:30am - Noon

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Panel Discussion: 10:30am - Noon<br>

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Followed by Lunch (Free; [http://ala.org/annual Registration recommended] but not required.)

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Followed by Lunch (Free; [http://ala.org/annual Registration recommended] but not required. Code DI3)<br>

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Options Fair: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

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Options Fair: 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

[http://orangecounty.hyatt.com/ Hyatt Regency Orange County]

[http://orangecounty.hyatt.com/ Hyatt Regency Orange County]

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*Elisabeth Rodriguez, President Graduate Fellow, University of Pittsburgh

*Elisabeth Rodriguez, President Graduate Fellow, University of Pittsburgh

Moderated by Dr. Cheryl Metoyer, Associate Professor, University of Washington.

Moderated by Dr. Cheryl Metoyer, Associate Professor, University of Washington.

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The American Library Association invites members from all types of libraries to participate in the '''Diversity and Outreach Fair''' taking place from '''3 p.m. to 5 p.m.''' on '''Saturday, June 28''', during the ALA Annual Conference in '''Anaheim, Calif'''. The Fair is organized by the Office for Literacy and Outreach Services as a way to celebrate examples of diversity in American libraries and to demonstrate possibilities for other libraries in search of “diversity in action” ideas. Selected applicants will share their diversity initiatives in face-to-face presentations with conferees through a poster session and conversation.

The American Library Association invites members from all types of libraries to participate in the '''Diversity and Outreach Fair''' taking place from '''3 p.m. to 5 p.m.''' on '''Saturday, June 28''', during the ALA Annual Conference in '''Anaheim, Calif'''. The Fair is organized by the Office for Literacy and Outreach Services as a way to celebrate examples of diversity in American libraries and to demonstrate possibilities for other libraries in search of “diversity in action” ideas. Selected applicants will share their diversity initiatives in face-to-face presentations with conferees through a poster session and conversation.

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'''*Note to Volunteers on the location!-''' The event will be held in the Anaheim Convention Center, in the Exhibit Hall's Special Events Area, Hall D. Look foward to seeing everyone there!

ALA Annual Conference Information

The 2008 Annual Conference will be held in Anaheim, CA from June 26 to July 2, 2008.

Committee and business meetings take place June 28-July 1, 2008, and Council Meetings run to July 2. Education programs take place primariliy June 28-30, 2008. The exhibits will be held June 28-July 1, 2008, at the Anaheim Convention Center, located at 800 West Katella Avenue in Anaheim. Programs and Meetings will take place in the Convention Center and hotels nearby.

Spectrum Social

Please join your fellow Spectrum Scholars for the Spectrum Dutch Dinner Sunday, June 29 at 5:30pm!
The Cheesecake Factory
321 W. Katella Ave. #100
Anaheim, CA 92802
Located at the Anaheim GardenWalk plaza on the corner of Katella and Clementine, just a few blocks from the Convention Center. Please contact Sally Ma (email to sallyma16 [at] gmail [dot] com) if you are attending. See you there!

Sessions of Interest

Scholars please be sure to add any sessions you're involved with or that you think might be relevant to your Spectrum peers!

Friday, June 27

Saturday, June 28

Leaders Wanted: Is an LIS Doctoral Program Right for You?
Panel Discussion: 10:30am - Noon
Followed by Lunch (Free; Registration recommended but not required. Code DI3)
Options Fair: 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

Proven and emerging leaders in LIS education and practice will discuss the need for more doctoral students, the PhD process and its benefits. A panel discussion is followed by an options fair that gives attendees the chance to discuss opportunities and funding with students and faculty from LIS PhD programs across the country! Lunch is provided for Options Fair registrants.

The American Library Association invites members from all types of libraries to participate in the Diversity and Outreach Fair taking place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, during the ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif. The Fair is organized by the Office for Literacy and Outreach Services as a way to celebrate examples of diversity in American libraries and to demonstrate possibilities for other libraries in search of “diversity in action” ideas. Selected applicants will share their diversity initiatives in face-to-face presentations with conferees through a poster session and conversation.

*Note to Volunteers on the location!- The event will be held in the Anaheim Convention Center, in the Exhibit Hall's Special Events Area, Hall D. Look foward to seeing everyone there!